This very early talkie, like many of its time, had only about 17 minutes of sound, with the rest of the narrative carried by titles. The story concerns a burlesque team, Bennett and the irrepressible Brown (who went on to greater things), who play mostly to the hicks in the sticks. When
Brown gets a lucrative offer to play the big-city Frolics as a solo,...read more

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This very early talkie, like many of its time, had only about 17 minutes of sound, with the rest of the narrative carried by titles. The story concerns a burlesque team, Bennett and the irrepressible Brown (who went on to greater things), who play mostly to the hicks in the sticks. When

Brown gets a lucrative offer to play the big-city Frolics as a solo, he accepts the engagement and Bennett, forced to play it single, resumes her rustic rounds. Vamped by Vaughn during his stint on the New York stage, Brown pens a missive to Bennett attesting his plans to stay solo until he lands

the lovely novelty act. On learning that vixen Vaughn was simply demonstrating friendliness, Brown tries to recover his letter to Bennett. Too late--the disconsolate Bennett, heartbroken but a trouper to the last, continues her theatrical engagement. Brown, having taken the train to town, takes a

box in her theater and from it croons one of their old duets. She joins in the refrain and once again the troupers are twain.

Review: This very early talkie, like many of its time, had only about 17 minutes of sound, with the rest of the narrative carried by titles. The story concerns a burlesque team, Bennett and the irrepressible Brown (who went on to greater things), who play mostly t… (more)